Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
The US has launched a sixth consecutive night of military strikes against Iran amid ongoing conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. While the US maintains it is open to diplomacy, it continues to target Iranian military capabilities following attacks on shipping.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens global energy security and risks a wider conflict in the Middle East as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, The US launched strikes for the sixth night in a row, as fighting over control of the Strait of Hormuz continues
The US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran for a sixth night in a row, its military says, as the two sides continue to battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command (Centcom) said on Thursday that the attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
Iran's state media reported US missiles struck close to the Gulf island of Qeshm, near the Strait of Hormuz, as well as in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr - the site of a nuclear power plant.
It comes after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, with the renewed hostilities further straining their preliminary deal to end the war.
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